Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 69 of IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday, May 26, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams have already secured playoff berths, but this match is crucial for determining the top-two positions, which offer a direct path to Qualifier 1. Punjab Kings The Punjab Kings, under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer, have had a strong season, currently sitting at 17 points. However, a recent loss to Delhi Capitals has made their quest for a top-two finish more challenging. PBKS's batting has been bolstered by the emergence of Priyansh Arya, who scored a rapid century earlier in the season, and consistent performances from Marcus Stoinis. Their bowling attack, featuring Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen, has been effective, particularly in the death overs. Coach Ricky Ponting has emphasized the need for complete focus ahead of this pivotal match. Mumbai Indians The Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, have been in formidable form, winning four of their last five matches. After sealing their playoff spot with a win over Delhi Capitals, MI now have the opportunity to secure a top-two finish with a victory against PBKS. Their batting lineup, featuring stalwarts like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, has been consistent, while the bowling unit, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, has been effective, especially in the death overs. MI's experience in high-pressure situations could prove decisive in this crucial encounter. Match Details PBKS vs MI Match Details Venue Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Date and Time 26 May, 7:30 PM IST Live Broadcast Details Star Sports Live Streaming Details JioHotstar (app and website) Pitch Report A high-scoring game is anticipated with minimal assistance from the toss. The Sawai Mansingh surface often helps the batters to produce a run-fest. The average first innings score at this surface in this year's IPL is 176.5. Spinners and medium pacers are likely to get a good amount of assistance here in this match. Head-to-Head Record H2H Records - PBKS vs MI in IPL Total Matches 32 Won by Punjab Kings 14 Won by Mumbai Indians 17 Tied 1 No Result 0 Probable Playing XI Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Priyansh Arya. (Impact Subs: Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Ahmed Khan, Praveen Dubey) Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma. (Impact Subs: Rohit Sharma, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Satyanarayana Raju) Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last five matches at this venue, the toss-winning teams had decided to bat on two occasions and for thrice, the toss-winning team has opted to bowl first. Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch Out of 133 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first teams have registered just 53 wins to their name, while the fielding first sides have registered 78 victories. By looking at the recent toss history and stats at this venue, it will be fair to say that fielding first teams have more advantage as compared to batting first. Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: Punjab Kings (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 55-65 MI Total: 190-210 Match Winner: Mumbai Indians Scenario 2 Toss Winner: Mumbai Indians (opts to bowl first) Power-Play Score: 55-65 PBKS Total: 190-210 Match Winner: Mumbai Indians Who will win the match between PBKS vs MI? Mumbai Indians have been excellent in terms of their form , while Punjab Kings are coming after losing their last game against the Delhi Capitals. The head-to-head contest between the two is dominated by the Mumbai Indians and they are likely to win this match and come on top.